Arrest And Imprisonment In Ohio
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Missing a court date can result in various negative consequences that will ultimately exacerbate your situation. The first thing that usually happens if you miss a court date is that the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest and may even hold you in contempt of court.
Generally, you will go before a judge within 48 to 72 hours.
California Penal Code Section 825 says that a person arrested in California must be brought before a judge within 48 hours to be charged or released. These rules prevent law enforcement from holding suspects indefinitely while providing sufficient time to collect evidence and decide whether to take the case forward.
Generally, if law enforcement places you in custody, your "speedy trial" rights typically require the prosecutor to decide charges within 72 hours. Many states adhere to this 72-hour limit. Sometimes, the state does not file charges. In such instances, the state will release the arrestee.
Initial appearance: After you are arrested, you will go before a judge as soon as possible. Usually, 72 hours is the maximum amount of time that you can be held without being given an initial appearance before the court.
